Deficient Food Storage, Labeling, and Sanitation in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in the facility's kitchen related to food storage, preparation, and cleanliness. The kitchen and refrigeration areas were found to have dirt and debris, including a layer of white and brown debris on the floor, trash behind the refrigerator, broken tiles exposing damaged drywall, and a wet, black substance around the dishwashing area plumbing and on ceiling tiles. Additional dirt and debris were noted along the edges of the floors and underneath storage racks in the walk-in refrigerator. The plumbing of the handwashing sink had an open, exposed pipe, and the wall trim beneath was peeling, exposing stained and damaged drywall. Multiple flying insects were present in the food preparation and distribution areas. Food storage practices were also deficient. In the walk-in refrigerator, trays of beverages portioned into single-serve cups were not labeled or dated, and in the dry storage area, several bags of bread buns and rolls were not labeled or dated. Interviews with the Dietary Services Manager (DSM) and the Administrator revealed awareness of some ongoing maintenance issues, such as plumbing and broken tiles, but a lack of awareness regarding the extent of dirt, debris, and current insect presence. The DSM acknowledged that labeling and dating of prepared foods and bread items were not consistently performed according to facility policy.